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If you are looking for a Walt Disney World Resort with turn-of-the-century Atlantic City charm, Disney's Boardwalk Inn, may be a great fit for you. There is a lot to love about this deluxe Walt Disney World Resort. Below are the perks as well as a few cons you should consider. Pros Walking distance to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The walk to Epcot is short and quick. You enter at International Gateway, which is a smaller entrance that generally has a shorter wait. The walk to Hollywood Studios is doable, but a bit longer. There is also a ferry available which is a better option especially in the hotter months. Newly renovated rooms The rooms at Disney's Boardwalk Inn have recently been renovated and are really nice! Not only are the renovated rooms beautiful, they are also very practical. The beds are elevated making it easy to store luggage under the beds and there is plenty of closet space. Pretty grounds The resort is beautifully maintained and there are a lot of places to walk around and take in the pretty sites. Some rooms have views of Epcot's fireworks There are many rooms (even standard view) with views of Epcot's fireworks. Your travel agent can put in a room request for you. Epcot Fireworks from Standard View Room Disney's Boardwalk has evening entertainment You are positioned right on Disney's Boardwalk and have access to evening entertainment. The performers are very talented and the shows are family friendly. The Beach Club and Yacht Club are a short walk away. This opens up additional dining options including the popular Beaches and Cream at Disney's Beach Club! Beaches and Cream Access to the Skyliner While the Boardwalk Inn isn't considered a Skyliner Resort, there is a Skyliner entrance at International Gateway. This means if you want to head over to Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort for a Character Breakfast, you can easily get there on the Skyliner. Movies Under the Stars While all resorts have movies under the stars, the set up at the Boardwalk Inn is one of the best. They have a beautiful lawn where they lay out blankets and place lanterns. Surrey Bikes There are Surrey Bikes available to rent and ride around the Boardwalk (This is a great way to burn off some of that ice cream from Beaches and Cream) Extended Evening Hours Disney offers Extended Evening hours for Deluxe Resort Guests select evenings at parks resorts. If you time your trip to align with Epcot or Hollywood Studio extended evening hours this works out REALLY well because you are right there. It's a just a short walk to Epcot and a short ferry ride or a Hollywood Studios. Extended Evening hours allow you lighter crowds and another opportunity to join virtual queues such as Guardians of the Galaxy. Cons Cost This is a deluxe resort, so expect to pay deluxe resort prices to stay here. While the pool is nice and has a waterslide, you can pay a similar rate and stay at Disney's Beach Club or Disney's Yacht Club in the same location and have access to a sand bottom pool with a water slide and mini lazy river. If you are looking for a less expensive resort with Skyliner access, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort can be a great alternative. Boardwalk Inn Pool Dining The dining can actually be a pro and con. When first arriving at Disney's Boardwalk Inn the only dining option that can be found INSIDE the resort is a coffee shop. However, when you walk outside the resort and along Disney's Boardwalk there are many options. This can feel a bit different than some of the other deluxe resorts which have many dining options available inside the resort. What will you make happen in 2024? I'm here to help! I'm Irene, a travel agent with Mouseketrips, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and I would love to work with you! My planning services are free and I price monitor saving you time and money! To get started request a no obligation vacation quote here.

Anonymous once said, "You shouldn't wait for other people to make special things happen. You have to create your own memories". Let 2024 be the year you make things happen! Here a few Disney travel inspiration ideas to get you started! 1.Sail a themed cruise. There are several to choose from, such as, Marvel Day at Sea, Pixar Day at Sea, Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime 2. Ditch the kids and book an adults exculsive adventure. 3. Stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. surf North Shore, visit filming locations of Fantasy Island, Tropic Thunder and the Descendants., kayak and visit Pear Harbor. 4. Try a new Disney restaurant. 5. Challenge your family members to see who can find the most hidden Mickeys on your 2024 Disney trip. 6. Plan to attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Read The Dos and Don'ts of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to learn more. 7. Register for a RunDisney Race. 8. Travel the world by visiting Epcot's World Showcase, then dine in space at Space 220. 9. Embark on a 3-, 4-, 5- or 10-Night cruise from Florida that includes a stop at the all-new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. 10. Visit a new state or country by booking an Adventures by Disney tour. (There are over 40 adventures to choose from on 7 continents). 11.Cruise Alaska this Spring or Summer. Read 10 Reasons You'll Love An Alaskan Cruise With Disney to learn more about Alaskan cruises. 12. Take a bike ride on Castaway Cay, one of Disney’s Private Islands. Read 8 Inexpensive Ways To Enjoy Disney's Castaway Cay for more ideas! 13. Attend an after hours party at Walt Disney World. There's a lot to choose from! Check out Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios or the Villains Party at Magic Kingdom. 14. Cruise with friends and book connecting verandah staterooms. The verandahs also connect creating one long verandah to enjoy and gather on together. Order the free room service for breakfast each morning and enjoy great food, conversation and scenery! 15. Stay at Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Play golf, look for sea turtles and kayak. 16.Discover Europe this summer! In July and August consider a Norwegian Fjord and Iceland cruise. This is just the start, there are many more European destinations offered by Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney. 17.Surprise your kids with a Disney vacation and don’t tell them until you are on route to your destination. 18. Let each member of your family make plans for one day of your trip. 19. Visit Columbia by booking a Columbia and South America Adventure by Disney and discover the magic found throughout the Cocora Valley landscape, a spot that provided inspiration for the filmmakers of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.” 20.Challenge your family to pool trivia at one of the Disney resort hotels. Winner gets to choose the first activity the next day. 21. Visit an Epcot Festival (Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, Food and Wine Festival, Festival of the Holidays) 22. Attend Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival. Let each person in your party select an item for everyone to try, be adventurous - maybe the pickle milkshake? Read Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2023 (with kids!) to read about my visit this year. 23. Stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Take a bike ride on the beach followed by a dole whip back at the resort. 24.Book a National Geographic Signature Land Expedition and travel with a National Geographic expert such as an archaeologist, conservationist, or photographer—who enriches your experience with their knowledge and insights. What will you make happen in 2024? I'm here to help! I'm Irene, a travel agent with Mouseketrips, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and I would love to work with you! My planning services are free and I price monitor saving you time and money! To get started request a no obligation vacation quote here.

When my oldest daughter turned 4 she wanted a "Beauty and the Beast" birthday party. The girls dressed up like princesses, we painted tea cups, and I just knew it wouldn't be complete without serving the "grey stuff" for dessert. I searched for a copycat recipe and there were tons out there, all consisting of the same basic ingredients, pudding mix, whipped topping, chopped Oreos and milk. It was a very easy recipe to make and everyone loved it. Since that 4th birthday party 7 years ago, we have made this dessert numerous times. It's been used to top brownies and cupcakes, taken to dinner parties, served to celebrate special occasions and most recently it was requested as an end of the first week of school treat. I have tweaked this simple recipe to what my girls believe is the best version of the grey stuff. They said it's even slightly better than what is served at Be Our Guest in Walt Disney World! I like my version because it's easy, doesn't leave any partly used pudding pouches and makes enough for leftovers. We have found that it takes even better the next day. Here's what you'll need: 15-17 Oreo cookies chopped in a food processor 2 1/2 cups of milk 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (5.1 oz box) 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz box) whipped Topping (16 oz) white sugar pearl sprinkles for decoration mixing bowl Here are the 4 simple steps you need to follow. In a mixing bowl whisk milk and both boxes of pudding. 2. Fold in chopped Oreos. 3. Fold in whipped topping. 4. Serve in bowl or teacup, or on top of brownies or cupcakes and top with pearl sprinkles. Optional So here's a secret tip.This is an optional add on, if you are looking for a more perfect match to what is served in Walt Disney World, and you are willing to get an extra ingredient. The grey stuff you are served at Be Our Guest does have a deeper color than the copycat recipes provide. I reached out to one of my favorite clients, who also happens to be a Washington D.C. pastry chef, to get some advice on matching the color a little better. He suggested adding in a little dark cocoa powder to give that rich grey color! Ready to start planning your next Disney adventure? I'm Irene, a travel agent with Mouseketrips, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and I would love to work with you! My planning services are free and I price monitor saving you time and money! Request a no obligation quote here.